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Town Finance Officer Thomas "Quincy" Browne gives a report to the Boothbay Harbor selectboard. FRITZ FREUDENBERGER/Boothbay Register

The Boothbay Harbor selectboard has walked back parking fees after a steep increase last year. April 28, selectmen approved fee decreases and a first-offense warning for many violations…

Boothbay Region Cemetery District trustees agreed unanimously April 18 to place 30% of all lot sales into a six-month CD at Camden National Bank. The trustees previously approved placing the…

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A Lincoln County commissioner…

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Wiscasset Police Department reported the following for April 1-15:

Arrests/summonses 

April 1, Nicole Darling, 39, of…

William LaBrecque

William LaBrecque of Southport just received his Second Assistant Engineer Certificate from the United Stat

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Poster

From rising sea levels to more frequent and intense storms, the impacts of climate change are a reality for coastal Maine. But climate resilience isn't built alone. Join the Boothbay Region…

LCSO motor vehicle

As the FBI released its 2024 Internet Crime Report last week, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office shared information with the Register about the amount, types and potential losses from fraudulent…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 199 calls for service for the period of April 22 to April 29. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,371 calls for service.

Obituary
Margery C. Smith

Margery C. “Marge” Smith, age 77, passed away on April 21, 2025 at the Wyandot County Skilled Nursing Center in Ohio where she was a resident.  

She was born in Mount Vernon on Nov. 17…

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Boothbay Harbor residents will vote on town elections on Friday, May 2 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building. Residents will reconvene on Saturday, May 3 at 9 a.m. at…

Offering an Invitation To Unplug and Connect With Nature
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

Alongside the welcome shift to warmer weather, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens once again opens its gates to the public on May 1. This year, the Gardens remains steadfast in its mission to connect…

A young attendee pots flower seeds at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens’ booth at Earth Day Fest. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

The ground may have been dampened by the rainfall, but people’s spirits weren’t as they came together April 26 to celebrate Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML) 8th annual Earth Day Fest.  …

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s once again time to clear out last year’s amassed clutter. But where to drop it off? Luckily, several local places accept donations of clothing, furniture,…

Storm damage on Ocean Point in Boothbay from the 2023-2024 winter storms. File photo

A new law leverages $39 million to help Maine communities build resilience as climate experts say storms will become more impactful. Gov. Janet Mills signed the bipartisan bill last week; her…

Windjammer Days 2025
June 22-28, 2025

Big changes are coming to one of this year’s Windjammer Days boat parades, and they’re designed to make the event bigger, better, and safer for everyone involved!

What was once known as the…

Obituary
Linda R. Guite

Linda Rossnagle Guite, age 81, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Brunswick, Maine.

Montsweag Flea Market, with its gazebo, vendor sheds and concession stand. PHIL DI VECE/Wiscasset Newspaper

After being closed since 2023, Montsweag Flea Market in Woolwich will reopen Saturday, May 3, under the new ownership of David J. Jones, owner of FO Bailey Real Estate in Falmouth. The flea…

A graveside service for Anthony "Tony" Dickinson, who died Feb. 23, 2025, will be held Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Barters Island Road, Boothbay.

Lang Sheppard

March 31, Boothbay Region TV and Media Center (BRTV) welcomed videographer, editor and producer Lang Sheppard as the new station manager. His career includes freelance editing and camera work…

St. Andrews Thrift Meet n' Greet 2025

St. Andrews Auxiliary (SAA) held its annual spring Meet n’ Greet Open House April 25 at the auxiliary’s Thrift Store. The celebration incorporated volunteer appreciation, and the bi-annual…

The next Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the Community Center located in the Meadow Mall, Boothbay Harbor.

Garron Dorr, a Registered…

The first weekend in May is pottery weekend in Maine! The annual Maine Pottery Tour, set for Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved…

April 30 | 5–7 p.m. | Railway Village Museum Old Town Hall
“Elisif’s Story”

What do you do when a loved one is lost in…

John Oakes

There is a new regional emergency management agency director. John Oakes of Wiscasset recently received approvals from the Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay and Southport selectboards to receive the…

Bayville crowd

Easter Sunday started early for two dozen people in Bayville. Boothbay Region Christian Fellowship hosted a surnrise service which included Pastor Glen Carter of Boothbay Baptist Church who led…

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Two construction trucks had an accident April 25 on Route 27, near Adams Pond. Boothbay Fire Department were alerted at 9:15 a.m. According to Deputy Fire Chief Joseph Hall, one of the trucks…

In an April 24 referendum, voters from the Boothbay region approved allowing the Community School District (CSD) to borrow up to $1.6 million. According to the ballot, this will cover “life…

For Sale sign

AUGUSTA (April 24, 2025)—Buyers of single-family existing homes in Maine are welcoming a more balanced spring sales market, with an increase in available inventory and moderation of…

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Domestic abuse is one of the most difficult challenges facing our communities today. Join New Hope Midcoast, Midcoast Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Center, from 4-5:30 p.m. on…

Concept plan for Damariscotta Green. Courtesy of Shannon Parker

The concept behind the proposed Damariscotta Green is simple: an in-town restorative greenspace dedicated to relaxation and recreation for all. The planning is well underway for this common…

solar panels

An abutter to Edgecomb Solar Farm, LLC along Route One complained April 17 about a possilbe land use violation by the business. Prior to the meeting, Dan Nichols sent board members before-and-…

Tom Perkins

Address: Boothbay Harbor

Occupation: Financial Advisor 33 years

Education: Born and raised in Boothbay Harbor (BRHS ’79), (Rollins…

Peggy Splaine

Address: 109 Western Avenue, Boothbay Harbor

Occupation: Administrator, Carolina Spine & Rehabilitation Services Education: University of Connecticut…

Victoria Paxson

Address: Giles Road, Boothbay

Occupation: Nonprofit Marketing & Communications Manager

Education: Bachelor of science in…

Brian McDonald

Address: 10 McDonald Drive, Boothbay

Occupation: Retired, haven't worked in 25 years

Education: Post graduate Center for Mental…

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Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Harbor Municipal Building on Howard Street will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 2.

Peggy Splaine (incumbent) and Tom…

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Voting for the following candidates at the Boothbay Town Office on Monday, May 5 will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Holly Stover, Geoff Smith and Brian McDonald are vying for one seat…

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The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office responded to 187 calls for service for the period of April 15 to April 22. Year to date, LCSO has responded to 4,172 calls for service.

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With technology part of daily life, parents and teachers often must try to keep kids’ attention on the real world instead of the digital one. Some ways were…

Obituary
Death notice

Ronald Handfield, 83, of Waldoboro…

Obituary
David W. Wilson

David Warren Wilson passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on July 30, 1946, in Skowhegan, Maine, David was the son of…

Elementary schoolers flex their storytelling chops at BHML's writing exploration club. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

From undersea helpers cleaning up pollution to mean rich girls making everyone’s lives worse, there was a diverse array of characters taking shape at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library’s (BHML)…

Knickerbocker Lake. Photo by Robert Kofman

Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative’s final Forests to Faucets Lecture of 2025 is

Boothbay Harbor town seal

Boothbay Harbor residents will vote May 3 on the 29-article town warrant which includes a proposed $6,424,935 FY26 budget and several ordinance revisions around housing and business.…

Polly Nadeau-Miller and her team interact with a young voter at BRES's 2nd annual Trashion Show. ISABELLE CURTIS/Boothbay Register

Boothbay Region Elementary School’s (BRES) 2nd annual “Trashion Show” saw middle schoolers channeling their inner Project Runway contestants by turning clutter into couture. Potato sacks, milk…

Obituary
Terrie A. Dodge

Terrie A. Dodge, 80, passed away peacefully on Friday April 18, 2025, at Coves Edge in Damariscotta, Maine, surrounded by her…